Including the closely related term energy.
… and Adapting to Climate Change is one of the 4 Themes in the South West Area Statement and the overwhelming message from SoNaRR2020 is that societal transformation is needed in the food, energy and transport systems. Consideration of these three systems therefore leads to collaborative opportunities for PSBs to consider in working towards achieving net zero goals. It is also recognised that the transition…
… to net zero must be a “just transition” managed to be both equitable and fair. Welsh Government stated a Climate Emergency in 2019, Pembrokeshire County Council did similarly in May 2019 and went on to create an action plan to steer PCC towards becoming a net zero carbon local authority by 2030. The South Wales Energy Strategy provides a strategic pathway and the Pembrokeshire Local Area Energy Plan…
… (LAEP) builds upon this work describing actions needed to reach energy and climate goals Headline actions and sub-actions, including timescale for delivery Outputs: What will be delivered? Outcomes: What will be achieved? What will change? Which of the PSB’s Well-being…
… and co-ordinated action, including at a regional level where appropriate through established or new networks Timescale: Medium term (1 to 5 years) Headline action: Monitor and support delivery of the Pembrokeshire Local Area Energy Plan (LAEP) Sub-actions; Identify areas within the LAEP that the PSB can support Utilise the collective…
… influence of the PSB to address any areas of challenge to delivery Steer the implementation of the LAEP to ensure application of the principles of building a sustainable, fair and green economy, with high value green jobs, skills and training opportunities, to enable a just transition from a fossil fuel based energy system to a renewable based energy system, and acknowledging the need to fully engage…